Strategic Drivers Reshaping Restaurant Finance in 2025

Nation’s Restaurant News recently shared an article highlighting five key forces reshaping restaurant finance in 2025. From evolving technology to shifting labor dynamics, the industry is under pressure to adapt quickly.

At Accounts International, we believe these shifts present both risks and opportunities. Below are three ways we see restaurants responding, along with how our fractional CFO solutions can help.

1. Technology & Automation

   • NRN points out that automation is accelerating across finance and operations.

   • Our take: Restaurants need systems that scale without adding unnecessary overhead. A fractional CFO can help assess ROI on tech investments before implementation.

2. Labor Pressures

   • Rising wages and retention challenges remain front and center.

   • Our take: Restaurants must model different labor scenarios to protect profitability. Accounts International builds custom financial forecasts so owners can plan for best- and worst-case outcomes.

3. Capital Access & Growth

   • Financing remains a challenge in a higher interest rate environment.

   • Our take: We help restaurants improve financial reporting to strengthen lender relationships and improve odds of securing funding.

The financial landscape for restaurants in 2025 is changing fast. Those who prepare with strong financial insights will be best positioned to thrive.

👉 Read the full NRN article here And if you’d like to discuss how Accounts International can help your restaurant adapt to these shifts, contact us today.